Power Rankings: Week 7

Power Rankings: Week 7


1) Vladimir Ducasee (4-2) – A controversial decision has Danny back on top in this week’s power rankings. He overtook the league lead in total points (763.92) with a 149-point outburst against the G-MEN. Only the kicker and defense failed to score in double figures for Big Vlad last week, and they got my vote for #1 this week. Intriguing matchup with the Tomlin Shape-Ups this week (more on them later).
2) Dream Shake (5-1) – They are going crazy throughout Massachusetts that the team with the best record and a three-game winning streak – the team that was ranked #1 last week – is ranked second in the power rankings. It was close, but Will lost the lead in points, and has gotten a little lucky this season, having given up the fewest points of any team.
3) G-MEN (4-2) – The G-MEN put up a respectable 113 points last week, but were no match for Arian Foster and the Vlad’s. They have the fourth most total points (721) and a lineup filled with potential. If Aaron Rodgers has recovered from his concussion, they look like a good bet for the playoffs.
4) Know-Shon? (4-2) – Will Grovs’ squad is as hot as any. Three straight wins have the Know-Shons sitting at 4-2 heading into the Game of the Week against Dream Shake. As long as Kyle Orton stays hot, the Johnsons make this team tough as any.
5) Worilds Greatest (3-3) – A win for this Jekyll and Hyde crew brings the record to 3-3 and right back into playoff contention. Mendenhall and Wallace reap the rewards of Pittsurgh’s return to offensive dominance and lead a balanced, 125-point assault on Dempsey’s squad. A possible make-or-break matchup this week with the RI Bulldogs, also 3-3.
6) #4 Great Teammate (2-4) – The Truth really laid an egg this week in a featured showdown with his rival, Dream Shake. The running game looks strong with Stephen Jackson and Felix Jones, and Rivers is great, but 16 points total from Austin, Housh, Gates, Marcedes and Driver won’t do if EO wants to make a playoff run.
7) Beef Brisket (3-3) – Timmy laughed in the face of those who would doubt him against the Football Jukes. Despite the fact that Jukes featured three players that didn’t play or scored nothing, Tom Brady and Roddy White led the way to the easy victory. A showdown with EO this week looms for the Brisquettes, who will both be in town, setting up a possible in-person viewing battle on Sunday.
8) Tomlin’s Shape-Ups (3-3) – That’s right, Soom and Faj have led this team out of the cellar and into contention. A late touchdown from Heath Miller propelled the Shape-Ups over the R.I. Bulldogs, and now look dangerous going forward. They found a way to win a few games before Big Ben returned, and now they are legit playoff contenders with studs to go with him at WR (DeSean Jackson, Randy Moss) and RB (LaDainian). A big test this week against Danny.
9) R.I. Bulldogs (3-3) – The Bulldogs are in the thick of the playoff hunt, but face a true test this weekend against the Worilds Greatest. With Reggie Wayne and Braylon Edwards on byes, two of Thomas Jones, Nate Washington and Aaron Hernandez will be in the starting lineup, putting lots of pressure on Drew Brees to carry the squad.
10) Softer Knocks (3-3) – The Softer Knocks couldn’t hang with Chris (20) and Andre (23) Johnson last week, but the squad is dangerous at .500. Jamaal Charles is begging KC coaches to let him on the field so he can help out Joe’s team, but they appear to be enormous haters out there. This week’s matchup with Demps is close to a must-win for both of these once-proud franchises.
11) Kiss the Baby (2-4) – It has been a tough year for Demps’ squad, in real life and in fantasy. That’s because they are the same, so when one struggles, so does the other. Except in fantasy he doesn’t have Aaron Rodgers, so when Rodgers does well (22.9 points last week), it’s good for him in real life, but doesn’t help the 2-4 Kiss the Babys. A win against Joe this week, though, and the Champ could be back in business. A side note, Demps has a very appealing mix of young QB’s on his roster (Flacco, Sanchez and Vince Young).
12) Football Jukes (0-6) – It looks like Jukes will be the first candidate to fall out of the race and not remember if we decided to make this league for $50 or $100. A true masterpiece from his squad while he was living the life at college featured three guys with no points, two with byes. Unable to salvage team morale with a win against rival Timmy, the Jukes will count on Romo and MJD to get hurt and guarantee the team the top pick in next year’s draft.